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    Memorial

    Long Stratton cross

    Source: Copyright Peter Smith

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    Current Location

    Opposite the church, in the grounds of the Village Hall, Long Stratton Village Hall, Ipswich Road, Long Stratton, South Norfolk, Norfolk, NR15 2TA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TM 19636 92292

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    56496
    Description
    Cross with tapering shaft on pedestal and two stepped base mounted on paving. WW1 names in two columns. Rectangular stone tablet on base with WW2 names in two columns.
    Inscription
    Top of pedestal: THESE DIED / FOR GOD / KING AND / COUNTRY South face of pedestal: 1914 North face of pedestal: 1919 East face of pedestal: (NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    26
    Died
    26
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    4
    Died
    4
    Maker(s)
    • Mr Dunham, Designer

    • Mr AW Perfitt, Builder

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    10 November 1920

    Dedicated

    10 November 1920

    Rector of Swanton Morley, the Reverend GD Barry

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1468064

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Architectural interest: * as a war memorial cross with a well-realised and accomplished design using good quality stonework. Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20. Group value * with several listed buildings including the Church of St Mary (Grade I), Long Stratton Church School (Grade II) and Griffin Cottage (Grade II).

    Foundation stone

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1468064

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Architectural interest: * as a war memorial cross with a well-realised and accomplished design using good quality stonework. Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20. Group value * with several listed buildings including the Church of St Mary (Grade I), Long Stratton Church School (Grade II) and Griffin Cottage (Grade II).

    Base

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1468064

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Architectural interest: * as a war memorial cross with a well-realised and accomplished design using good quality stonework. Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20. Group value * with several listed buildings including the Church of St Mary (Grade I), Long Stratton Church School (Grade II) and Griffin Cottage (Grade II).

    Tablet

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1468064

    Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Architectural interest: * as a war memorial cross with a well-realised and accomplished design using good quality stonework. Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20. Group value * with several listed buildings including the Church of St Mary (Grade I), Long Stratton Church School (Grade II) and Griffin Cottage (Grade II).

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    177537

    To report a concern about the condition of this memorial, visit War Memorial Trust.

    Help update these details if the condition is wrongWar Memorials Register Logo
    • Roll of Honour http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Norfolk/LongStratton.html
    • Carter Postcard Collection
    • "Long Stratton War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1468064. Accessed 4 September 2024.